Lac Bicolore, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lac Bicolore is one of the Mauricie waters in Quebec. It lies 370 metres above sea level. About 9 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The nearest place of any size is Métabetchouan, 58 km away. Chambord is 62 km away, with La Tuque at 63 km. Within a short drive: Lac Gerard after 1 km, 1.4 km away is Lac Loin, Lac de la Tente after 1.4 km, 1.7 km away is Lac de l'Aubergine and Lac de la Fronde after 2 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lac Bicolore

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Mauricie records list northern pike, brook trout, walleye and yellow perch among the fish reported. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Lac Bicolore a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 17°C and January near -16°C. Open water arrives late and leaves early, which concentrates the fishing. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early May. Climate averages put the opening at about early May and the closing near mid November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Plan any trip to Lac Bicolore around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Lac Gerard is 1 km off. Treat Lac Bicolore as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.